Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Conditional Release question

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Good evening, I have a question on obtaining a conditional release. I've read up some on the subject. I'm currently enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and I'm at my MOS school. I'm considering the possibility of obtaining a conditional release to go to a different branch of service, most likely either the Army to enroll in warrant officer school to fly rotary wing aircraft, or the Air Force. How likely is this and what do I need to do to get the ball rolling? I see also on the application form that it requires you to list a reason for requesting the conditional release. I'm not exactly clear on what they're asking for. What is an example of something acceptable? Thanks in advance for your time!

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To be blunt,  forget about it! The Marine Corps does not release Marines to go to another branch of the service unless you are a non obligor in the Marine reserves.  They will not train you to be a Marine, then pay for you to go to MOS school just to leave for another branch.

You can accomplish what you want as a Marine.  They fly helicopters all the time.  If you are qualified, then go for it.

Right now, focus on completing MOS school and getting to your first duty station, then look at becoming a warrant.  

Semper Fi

Thanks for serving  

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